Food and Mood: A Perimenopausal Perspective with Bonnie Williamson

Welcome to the NCH Podcast, where host Tracey Grist sits down with hypnotherapist Bonnie Williamson, a veteran mental health nurse who has dedicated her recent years to understanding and navigating the challenges of perimenopause.

Today, Bonnie shares her invaluable insights into fostering a healthy relationship with food, particularly through the lens of perimenopausal challenges.

In our conversation, we delve into the emotional and psychological aspects of eating, exploring how recognising and addressing our underlying needs can transform our approach to food.

Bonnie emphasises the crucial balance in eating habits, advocating for a nourishing yet enjoyable diet.Further, the discussion leads us into the complexities of perimenopause, a phase often misunderstood and misdiagnosed.

Both Tracey and Bonnie share personal anecdotes, shedding light on how perimenopause can significantly impact weight control, mental health, and overall wellness.

Bonnie outlines her tailored approach in helping clients through solution-focused hypnotherapy, highlighting the power of positive thinking and the importance of setting actionable goals.

Whether you're navigating perimenopause yourself, struggling with dietary balance, or simply interested in a fresh perspective on mental wellness, this episode offers valuable guidance and supportive insights from someone who's truly walked the path.

Join us to discover how small, focused changes can lead to significant life improvements.

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I wish to help peri/menopausal women with anxiety, who feel frustrated with their persistent weight gain and use food as a stress reliever.

I work with people who are experiencing an emotional or physical issue which is holding them back or who are struggling to cope with life’s challenges and adapting to cope with change.

Often my clients have tried other approaches to solve their problem but deep down they still feel unhappy or stuck.

No matter what brings people to see me they do have 3 things in common: They are motivated to feel happier and healthier - so that they can make their life the best it can be. They are ready to get their lives on track. They are ready to take action and change. It’s my passion - to help people become healthier and happier.

My specialism is anxiety and I particularly enjoy helping peri/menopausal women with anxiety, who feel frustrated with their persistent weight gain and use food as a stress reliever.

They want to: conquer their relationship with food, maintain a healthy body weight for good and find the confidence to handle whatever life throws at them. So that they can finally start enjoying life.

I use Solution Focused approach based on modern clinically proven, neuroscience-based techniques. I help people to understand how their brains work and why they get us stuck sometimes. I teach people how to get their brains working better for them so that they can achieve the outcomes they want.

I guide clients through to find their own solutions to get their life back on track.

As a result, they feel more positive, focused, confident and motivated.

Most people like the fact that we do this without unpicking the past.

Through solution focused techniques I work with clients to focus on their future and what this will look like.

And most importantly of all we uncover the steps that to get them there.